At 59 years old, John Leben had only one passion left in life: playing Alfiria Saga, a fantasy MMORPG he had devoted 25 years of his life to. After resigning from his job in his mid-thirties and living alone ever since, John found comfort and meaning in the game world he loved — even as its players slowly vanished over the years.
Now, with Alfiria Saga officially shutting down, John receives one final message from the developers: a mysterious reward for the last active player.
When he accepts it, he expects a figure, some merchandise, or perhaps just a nostalgic goodbye.
Instead…
He wakes up in the game world itself — younger, stronger, and completely naked in the middle of a dangerous forest.
Armed with only his knowledge of the game , John must now navigate the world of Alfiria Saga
But in this world of magic, monsters, and secrets long forgotten by players, can an old man's regrets find new purpose?
Or will this second chance turn into his greatest trial yet?
Hi there! I'm Gomisekai — thank you for checking out my novel, Alfiria Saga: An Old Man Like Me Was Transported into the FMMO World I Played for 25 Years.
This story is my personal love letter to classic MMORPGs, slow-burn isekai, and emotionally grounded fantasy. It was originally written in Filipino back in 2020, and what you're reading now is its revised and translated English version.
If you enjoy stories with:
🌲 Old-school grinding and stat progression
👴 An unlikely older protagonist starting over
💔 Regrets, second chances, and emotional mystery
🗡️ A fantasy world with depth, danger, and forgotten lore...
Then I hope this journey will feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Feel free to comment, react, or share your thoughts. Your feedback helps me keep going, especially as I revise and write future chapters.
Thank you for reading — and welcome to Alfiria.
— Gomisekai 💫
Hi there! I'm Gomisekai — thank you for checking out my novel, Alfiria Saga: An Old Man Like Me Was Transported into the FMMO World I Played for 25 Years.
This story is my personal love letter to classic MMORPGs, slow-burn isekai, and emotionally grounded fantasy....